Emergency Management Directors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $100,740 +17% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $81,020
90th percentile $145,230
Employed locally 260
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,020
    25th
    $91,600
    50th (median)
    $100,740
    75th
    $127,740
    90th
    $145,230

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 107% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Management Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $185,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $139,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $128,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,200
    California $126,210

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,180
    Sales Managers $105,950
    Financial Managers $150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $149,730
    Managers, All Other $160,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Sacramento, CA is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.18 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Sacramento, CA is 17% above the national median of $86,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Management Directors in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $81,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,600.